Ms. Mixon's Chemistry Class
2017-2018

Welcome to Chemistry!! This is an upper level class to prepare you to go on to college chemistry/science class. Prepare to work hard but have fun learning. You will have homework and assigned projects.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Colored pencils, assorted color highlighters, NOTECARDS, large spiral notebook, binder, and your textbook.

 EXPECTATIONS:

• This is an HONORS science elective. You will be expected to work! This is a weighted GPA grade as well which means you will want to make your very best grade in this class.

• Expect ME to  have very high expectations of you.

• come prepared for class, bringing all necessary materials and completed homework.

• Show respect for others, restraining from disruptive behavior.

• Contribute to the class with constructive questions and comments.

 CLASS RULES

                 1.) Be responsible for your actions.

                 2.) Be respectful of others learning.

                 3.) Keep your questions and comments on the topic being discussed.

 Failure to follow these rules will result in:

                                   1.) Detention.

                                   2.) parent notification.

                                   3.) Referral to the Principal

                                   4.) Removal from this course.

 ASSIGNMENTS:

  Quizzes will be given weekly.

  Tests will cover an entire unit and will occur approximately every 2-4 weeks.
  Homework assignments are due the next class period unless otherwise stated.

  Exams will be comprehensive, covering all topics studied during the semester.

  Formal presentations will be made by each student on certain topics.

 GRADING SCALE: The grading scale used follows:

                                            A- 100-90%
                                            B- 89-80%
                                            C- 79-70%
                                            D- 69-60%
                                            F- 59-0%

 LATE WORK:

  Late work will be accepted from excused absences. All other late work will be accepted for half (1/2) credit.
  Please see me with any questions.

 STUDY HINTS:

  Chemistry is a very intense detailed course. This is preparation for college Chemistry I!! Therefore, it is necessary to master the material as it is presented; it cannot simply be studied before a test and forgotten. With this in mind, doing the following will greatly enhance your chances for success in this class:

 1.) Dedicate some time to review the material of this class each day. We will be applying concepts each day from reading the content of the lesson.

2.) Complete homework and related reading assignments during class. Conduct labs completely.

3.) Write down questions on items you don't understand and ask questions!!

Finally, don't let other do you work for you -- it is your responsibility and you won't have them help you on a quiz or exam. You will be working in groups at times, but you are responsible for your own understanding of content.

My contact information: HHS school phone (580) 726-5611, my email smithm@hobart.k12.ok.us

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